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Starting, Growing or Relocating a Business

Introduction
	Licenses and Permits
	Commercial Property
	State Tax Incentives

Assistance
	For Small Businesses
	For Entrepreneurs
	For Restaurants
	For Interactive Media Businesses
	Loans and Financial Planning

State Tax Incentives

New and existing manufacturers, research and development firms and certain high-technology companies can benefit from tax incentives offered in Washington. City Taxes offers general information about business taxes in Bellevue.

Warehouse Sales Tax Exemption
For eligible wholesalers, retail distribution centers and third-party warehouse businesses (up to 100 percent for construction costs and 50 percent for equipment).

Manufacturing Sales and Use Tax Exemption for Machinery and Equipment
Exemptions on machinery and equipment for manufacturers who perform research and development.

High-Technology Sales and Use Tax Deferral/Exemption
For businesses involved in starting new research and development/pilot scale manufacturing operations or expanding, renovating or equipping existing facilities.

Aerospace Industry Tax Incentives
Aerospace industry sales and use tax exemption for computer hardware, software and peripherals.

For more information, contact the state Department of Revenue at 360-705-6646.

Contact Information

Office of Economic Development
450 110th Avenue NE
PO Box 90012
Bellevue, WA 98009
Contact: Thomas Boydell, Manager
Phone: 425-452-4186
Fax: 425-542-5247
E-mail: tboydell@bellevuewa.gov?cc=sbarber@bellevuewa.gov
Contact: Susan Barber
Phone: 425-452-5370
E-mail: sbarber@bellevuewa.gov